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T979 KNW

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,715 mi
Last recorded28,715 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 28,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 28,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 27,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 27,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 24,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,203 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,070 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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T979 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T979 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T979 KNW registered?

T979 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T979 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T979 KNW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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